That's Fit

Do seasonal allergies have you down? It may be time to take a look around your yard. When it comes to shedding pollen, certain trees and plants are worse than others and you may be sharing the same space with the thing that's making you sneeze.

If you love to spend time in your yard or garden and can't due to allergies, you might want to check out this article about creating an allergy-free zone around your home. For instance, when there are both male or female versions of a plant, choosing the female will eliminate pollen altogether. And annuals are generally safe even for people with allergies, because their pollens are large and sticky. Once you know what's in your yard -- and what you're allergic to -- you can start making decisions about what goes and what stays.

So what are the best plants for those with allergies? Check out the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale to find out what's safe to plant and what to stay away from.